Masterclasses

haute couture

Masterclasses

Haute Couture is a
course, which will introduce you to all major couture embroidery
techniques.

Learn how to create
a variety of hand embroidery styles, which include shadow-works,
goldwork, ribbon-work, mirror-work and cut-work. During the course
you will start with all couture embroidery basics (running stitch,
chain stitch, satin stitch, cross stitch, overcast stitch, bullion
stitch), and then progress to complex and artisanal embroidery
(goldwork, working with bullion wire, French knots, sequin
embroidery). A step-by step guidance, diagrams and a comprehensive
overview of needed tools is the core of this course.

This masterclasses
will give you hands-on experience on fabric embroidery. During the
class you will create a range of embroidered fabric samples. Moreover
you will learn how to prepare and use a embroidery hoop, how to
transfer designs to fabric, how to attach wire to stump-work and how
to attach sequins and beads.

Artisanal and
beautifully hand-embroidered fabrics can be found in collections of
such designers as Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Dior, Elie Saab,